Minutes: Martin
moved to accept the minutes of March 16, 2017 as corrected. Jody
seconded. Motion carried unanimously. (See attached)

Director’s Report:
Richard reported that the Shipshewana Branch has issues with carpenter ants.
He contacted ACE for advice and prices. They will do a onetime application
for $150.00.

Simples Grinnell
Contracts: Previously there were five separate contracts with this company
for servicing the fire alarms, sprinkler system, and smoke detectors at
LaGrange and Topeka. He has combined these contracts into one for a period
of 3 years at the amount of $5,143.47 per year. (Same price as before) and
needs authority to sign said contract. Jody so moved. Susan seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.

Nordic Energy
Services Proposal: This Company provides gas for heating, such as

NIPSCO does at
present. The representative explained the difference in pricing of therms.Richard contacted the County superintendent of the two County
buildings who has changed to Nordic, for consultation. After questions and
discussion by the board, Martin moved to accept the change in providers for
LaGrange and Topeka.Susan
seconded. Motion carried unanimously

Vacation of Church
Alley: It was noted the Methodist Church wants the whole alley, but due to a
pipe issue under the driveway, it is doubtful the city will allow it.This issue is in the hands of the library lawyer, and until he hears
from the city, no action is required at present.

Discussion followed
on number of participants responding, whether this should

be on going,
locations to be included.

Technology Plan:
Richard and Anna stated, a plan will be submitted at the next board meeting,
as they are working on it.

Playaway Day:
Richard and staff presented to the board a plan for circulation of small,
hand held, self contained audio books that run by battery. They can be used
with ear plugs, or plugged into a car radio. Discussion on how circulation
is conducted followed.

New Grant Proposal:
Richard reported he has submitted the grant to Dekko who is considering it.
This would be to provide an outreach program to some 9 Amish schools in
outlining areas with tubs of books to rotate.

Library Website: Is
still in the process of rebuilding, and will be reported when finished.

Staffing Report:
Interviews are being conducted for a position on the bookmobile.

Richard presented
each member with Code of Ethics from Evergreen to be read and signed and
returned.

Personnel Committee:
A Personnel file for each employee was discussed. The committee plans on
meeting every second Thursday at 5p.m. once a month.

Reports and Claims:
Were reviewed by the board. Martin moved to pay EE-25475-25536 and Checks
25310-25381 for March in the sum of $786,044.26. Susan seconded. Motion
carried unanimously. (Bond payment included)

Policy Committee:
Jody stated the review is ongoing. Any changes will be sent to Richard for
review, he then will send them to rest of board members.

Other business:
Water drainage at the Shipshewana Branch was discussed.